For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 422 students in 62966, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 62966, IL is Murphysboro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62966 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62966, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62966, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murphysboro Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Spruce St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3041
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3041
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Cope Alternative School
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Regional Alternative
Alternative School
101 Spero Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson/perry Middle School Taoep
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse Aspire Academy
Special Education School
805 N 16th St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2109
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2109
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62966, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62966, IL include Murphysboro Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62966?
5 public middle schools are located in 62966.
What is the racial composition of students in 62966?
62966 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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